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X-Carve CNC Mill Build Log & Review
A few months ago, I built and reviewed the Shapeoko2 CNC mill from Inventables. Now, I’m back to review its successor, the X-Carve.
Shapeoko2 CNC Mill Build Log & Review
My new Inventables Shapeoko2 CNC mill is carving away! Watch my timelapse build-log and thorough review of this do-it-yourself CNC milling machine.
uArm Review: An Open-Source Robotic Arm for your Desk!
The uArm is an open-source (hardware and software) desktop robotic arm. It implements the same mechanics found on industrial robot arms, and easily communicates with your computer for direct control. It’s a great tool for learning about robotics. Watch my video review of the uArm to learn more!
Review: WickedDevices Arduino LCD Shield
It’s LCD mania! Following my review of the Lumex 16×2 Character LCD from element14 and my recent tutorial on interfacing an Arduino with an LCD display, I have one more LCD-related post up my sleeve. WickedDevice, a small open source hardware company based in Ithaca, NY, sent me their LCD[…]
Product Road Test: Lumex Backlit 16×2 LCD Display
This is a review of the Lumex LCR-U01602DSF/DWH 16×2 Backlit LCD Display. It was provided to me for evaluation by element14/Newark Electronics. You can purchase it or learn more here. I tested its performance by using it with an arduino and the excellent LiquidCrystal library. I will post an arduino[…]